Ancient China (Shang Dynasty)

Religion

• The Shang religion focused on approval for ones heritage and animal spirits.

• The chief among them were Shang Di, and a mother goddess who brought plants and animals to Earth.

• The Chinese believed that Yin and Yang were two delicate balances reflected on the universe.

• Yin was associated to Earth, darkness, and female forces.

• Yang stood for Heaven,light, and female forces

Shang Di, the god of the Shang Dynasty

3,500 year old jade artifact depicts a Shang Dynasty God

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